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At Fri, 9 Jun 2000, Robin wrote: >
>Hello Everyone....
>
>Just thought I'd share a little bit of good news for a change, since
>most of what has been coming from me is not so good news.
>
>I went to the Hematologist today for a blood count and my Procrit
>injection. To preface, I was there last week, and received an IV
>infusion of Dextran (Iron) to see if this would help to boost my H&H.
>Well, it seems like between the dose that I received at the hospital in
>April, and the dose last week, my H&H is starting to come up some. I
>even commented to a friend this morning before going to the Hemo that I
>have had a couple of "perky" days, not many but a couple, which I have
>enjoyed (today being one of those). I am a little worn out now (spent a
>couple of hours at the hairdresser...what a job ;o) j/k), but overall,
>have a bit more energy than I have had in months!!!!!! I did have a
>reaction to the Dextran when it was given to me, but they treated me
>with IV Benadryl a couple of times, and I did okay. The itching and
>rash were worth it if it helps make me feel a bit better.
>
>I am waiting on the results of a Small Bowel Endoscopy I had to see if
>they can find a bleed in the small bowel since the large bowel was clear
>when they did the Colonoscopy (found to be Iron Deficient and had Occult
>Blood in my stool...found in April, but had to wait until a few weeks
>ago to do the colonoscopy due to a flare of Pancreatitis). I am sure if
>there was anything, I would know by now...go back to the GI on Wednesday
>for those results. I am trying to keep a positive attitude about it
>all, as I have realized that I can't change the results should they not
>be favorable. Whatever it is, it is, and I can only hope and pray for
>the best!!!!
>
>I hope that everyone has a terrific weekend! It is going to be beautiful
>in Atlanta...I hope everyone else has the beautiful weather too!
>
>--
>Robin
>

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